74: Creating a Data Literacy Program Using ISL (Information as a Language) w/ Valerie Logan

02/17/21 • 49 min

Today we have a real data masterclass in store for you! I am joined by the wonderful and inspiring Valerie Logan from The Data Lodge, and we talk about the unique way she approaches data literacy through what she calls ISL or Information as a Second Language®. Valerie does an amazing job of unpacking exactly how this works and adds in loads of useful wisdom and examples that you can add to your existing data literacy program.

I would call Valerie a data whisperer, and by the end of this exciting episode, you will see why. Make sure to stay tuned until the end to hear about an extra special offer, that Valerie has for AOF listeners. Trust me you will not want to miss it. So if you want to learn how to create an effective data literacy program from an award-winning expert, join us today!

In this episode, you'll learn:

[0:12:20] What is data literacy? What is ISL? Who do they serve?
[0:19:46] How Valerie approaches speaking to "non-data people".
[0:23:32] The three elements of data literacy programs; engagement, development, enablement.
[0:37:06] Valerie's advice for improving the standard of a data program.
For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://bibrainz.com/podcast/74

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In this episode, you'll learn:

[0:12:20] What is data literacy? What is ISL? Who do they serve?
[0:19:46] How Valerie approaches speaking to "non-data people".
[0:23:32] The three elements of data literacy programs; engagement, development, enablement.
[0:37:06] Valerie's advice for improving the standard of a data program.
For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://bibrainz.com/podcast/74

Enjoyed the Show?

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Previous Episode

73: What to Expect in 2021 w/ Mico Yuk

Welcome back AOF! I’m so glad to be back after taking some time off over the holidays and having an amazing social media detox! I'm excited to kick-off Season 6.

Today’s show is going to give you some super important updates and changes coming to the podcast, our academy platforms and groups, and everything else that matters to you. I will be riding solo on the podcast again this year, but you can still expect to hear more amazing guests who will deliver game-changing business intelligence, data, and analytics master classes. Also, tune in to be first to hear about our big name change and the new dates for our Accelerator live workshop (yes finally)! Enjoy and let’s kick off this season in high gear!

In this episode, you'll learn:

[01:01] - A fresh start and some exciting changes for the AOF podcast! A look at the reasons that I took a break from social media at the end of 2020, and four updates to the podcast: guests, giveaways, new sponsors, and our exciting #1 ranking for the 3rd year in a row!
[08:12] - Why we are removing the 'BI' from our name and changing it all to Data Storytelling Method! New and exciting ways to engage with the updated content and platform.
[14:06] - The changes to the dates for the Accelerator; it is now May 18-20 2021 instead of in February, and we expect it to sell out again.
[16:48] - My surprise appearance on CNN in Dec!
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75: How to Think like a Product Leader w/ Kevin Greene

Here on the AOF podcast, I have often spoken about the issue of user adoption and the slow progress we have all been experiencing for a long time. Our guest today has so much to offer in relation to our approach to this challenge! I speak to Kevin Greene, the CEO of Logi Analytics, and we delve deep into why the mentality of product leaders is so valuable right now!

Kevin has a brilliant mind for the field of analytics, sharing how and where to get started with these parts of your leadership and partnerships. Kevin has been in the analytics game for over 20 years and was actually an investor at Logi before he took the reins! This episode is jam-packed with actionable knowledge bombs that you are definitely not going to want to miss, so let's get to it AOF!

In this episode, you'll learn:

[15:41] Why Kevin believes enterprises have to start thinking like product leaders.
[22:47] Approaches to building strategic applications with a smaller team.
[25:11] Finding the right service partners and the critical nature of owning the application.
[28:59] Ensuring success by scheduling time with business leaders, prioritizing, and using collected data.
[44:04] Operationalizing your application and bringing it to your end-users.
For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://bibrainz.com/podcast/75

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